Sittannavasal
Famous: Jaina Centre
Main Findings: A Cave Inhabited By Monks In The 2nd Century BC And A Rock-Cut Temple Of The 7th Century AD
Pudukkottai is 53-km
from Tiruchirappalli
and 57-km away from Thanjavur.
Pudukkottai was a princely state
in the 17th century AD and it has rich reserves of
archaeological and cultural
remains at Kodumbalur, Narthamalai, Kudumianmalai, Kunnandarkoil,
Sittannavasal, Thirumayam and Avudaiyarkoil.
A Famous Jain Pilgrimage
Sittannavasal located 16-kms northwest of Pudukkottai town, is a
celebrated Jain centre having a cave inhabit ed by monks in the 2nd
century B.C. and a rock-cut temple of the 7th century AD. The cave
contains stone beds of an early Brahmi record and some 7th century AD
inscriptions. The rock-cut temple has exquisite sculptures and paintings
of the 9th century AD. The Archaeological Survey of India protects both
the monuments.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest airport is at
Tiruchirappalli, 50-km
away.
Rail: Pudukkottai lies on
the Chennai
Rameswaram railway line and only a few trains pass through it.
Road: Pudukkottai is
connected to Rameswaram,
Madurai,
Tiruchirappalli,
Thanjavur and all other towns
by road. For local transport, tourist can take taxis and city buses. Local
buses cover all tourist centres in and around
Pudukkottai.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the moderate class and small budgeted hotels in Pudukkottai.
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